I always love a good literate backstory: how an author decided to write, the way a book came to life, why a writer shares specific stories on the page.
Knowing the backstory, connecting to the backstory and truly understanding ‘all the things’ connects me to authors and books in new ways.
And I LOVE that.
Today, I’ve decided to share my own backstory with you, but with a twist. My very first Get Lit(erate). Patreon member flipped the script and interviewed ME for the podcast.
Together, we talk about our love of books, how and why Get Lit(erate) came to be, our favorite book club selections and bookish experiences and much more.
Come listen as I spill the beans on Get Lit(erate) and then join in the fun!
Wish me luck. After years of refusing to write a journal, I’m starting to write a journal. I grew up with a mental health issue, but like many from my era I was told that mental illness was not a thing, I just needed to “put your big boy pants on and man up” it wasn’t until my early 30’s before I actually went to get help and medication. I’ve been told that journaling would help but I still hide my illness to this day. The thought of a written record of my illness really bothered me. What if someone read it (blah, blah). I am now 55 and need to be around at least long enough to get my youngest to adulthood. Being between the devil & deep blue sea, I am going to do this…the definition of insanity, that notion is what prompted me to start studying about journaling and consequently brought me across your podcast (only the third one I ever listened to. I believe I’ve bent your ear long enough, wish me luck and I’ll be listening
I am so glad you’ve decided to give notebooking and journaling a try! You might like to start with my top prompts for journaling for mental health. Here they are: https://www.alitlife.com/2023/03/02/journaling-for-mental-health/
Stay in touch and let me know how your journaling is going!